Remote Computer Vision Lead

About

Sylvester.ai Sylvester.ai is dedicated to improving the lives of cats through innovative predictive healthcare products powered by artificial intelligence. Our mission is to enable longer, healthier lives for cats by empowering humans to be more proactive in their care. We are seeking passionate, talented individuals who are excited about the opportunity to help build cutting-edge AI products in a startup environment.

Position Overview

We are looking for a part-time Computer Vision Lead to join our dynamic team, with the potential to transition into a full-time role. This role is ideal for someone eager to contribute to a growing startup and be a key player in developing technology that significantly impacts animal health.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, training, and deployment of advanced computer vision models.
• Monitor model performance and optimize based on real-world data.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including data scientists, engineers, and non-technical stakeholders, to ensure the successful integration and application of AI solutions.
• Communicate complex technical concepts to a diverse audience, ensuring understanding and alignment.
• Maintain high standards of code quality and documentation, ensuring reproducibility and transparency.
• Stay current with the latest advancements in AI and computer vision to continuously enhance our product offerings.
• Assist in prioritizing tasks and managing deadlines to meet project milestones effectively.

Requirements

• Strong foundation in computer vision and AI, with hands-on experience in deploying models to production.

• Proven track record of conducting data analysis in health or life sciences, specifically related to animal or human health.
• Proficient in Python and R, with the ability to write robust, efficient code.
• Expertise in model performance assessment, including cross-validation, performance metrics, and advanced resampling methods.
• Experience in querying and analyzing diverse data sources and creating insightful visualizations, dashboards, or automated reports (e.g., ggplot2, R Markdown, Plotly, Shiny).
• Familiarity with ML Ops practices, particularly using AWS SageMaker and/or Google Vertex.
• Experience in Agile development methodologies and best practices.
• Minimum of 3 years of industry experience, ideally within a high-growth company.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think creatively and handle multiple tasks under tight deadlines.

Educational Background

• Graduate degree (MSc or PhD) in a relevant quantitative field such as computer vision, AI, mathematics, statistics, bioinformatics, computational biology/chemistry, biostatistics, or epidemiology, or equivalent experience

Additional Requirements

• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in Canada.
• Applicants are encouraged to provide examples of technical projects (e.g., GitHub repo, script, report, or published manuscript).

Benefits

• Flexibility: Enjoy the freedom to work remotely, allowing you to balance your professional and personal life effectively.
• Startup Culture: Be a part of a dynamic and innovative startup environment where your ideas and contributions directly impact the company's success and growth.
• Professional Growth: Gain valuable experience and skills by working on cutting-edge technology in the AI and animal health fields.
• Collaborative Environment: Work with a team of passionate, like-minded individuals who are dedicated to making a positive impact on animal health.
• Future Benefits: As the company grows, employees will have a say in shaping the benefits and perks that Sylvester.ai offers, ensuring they align with your needs and preferences.